Spare Car Keys in Fareham

Why a spare is worth having

Single-key households are common, and they work perfectly well right up until the key is dropped, drowned, snapped or simply not where anyone remembers leaving it. At that point the car stops being usable. A spare turns an urgent problem into a mild inconvenience, and it lets two drivers share the same vehicle without handing a fob back and forth.

What can be supplied as a spare

• Plain cut keys for older vehicles
• Transponder keys coded to the immobiliser
• Remote keys with full locking functions
• Non-remote spares where the vehicle allows a cheaper option
• Smart and proximity keys for keyless-start models
• Spare van keys for work vehicles

Not every car will accept every option. Some vehicles limit the number of keys held in memory, and a few require an existing key to be present for a new one to be added — which is exactly why doing it early is easier.

How the visit works

Bring the working key along and have the vehicle accessible. The blade is cut, the new key is paired through the diagnostic port, and both keys are checked afterwards so you leave with two that work rather than one that might. More detail on the electronic side sits on the car key programming page.

Where spares are usually done

Spare keys are often arranged at home addresses across Portchester, Titchfield and Locks Heath, or at a workplace car park during the day. Since nothing is urgent, it is easy to fit around a convenient time.